Looking for a great art discussion with your students? The topic of art heists is of interest to nearly everyone! I wanted a fun way for my students to learn about art history, so I gathered information about art heists. There’s room for many discussions with these cards – see below for ideas. Download the …
Posts from: August 2023
Do you have a routine in your art room? Following a pattern can help students know what to expect. Post the routine where it can be seen and follow it – most of the time. Sometimes, you might want to change it up, but overall, these five steps cover what we do in art daily. …
Looking to post the National Visual Arts Standards in your room? I couldn’t find a poster so I tried to replicate it as closely as possible. Download the 12-inch x 18-inch National Visual Arts Poster here. I like to have this visible in my classroom to refer to with the students. Everything we do reflects …
Searching for inexpensive Art History cards to build your art manipulative library? When I was first teaching art, I wanted to have art examples that were easy for the kids to see, handle, play with, and even use to learn how to curate art. The In Tune website was a HUGE find to help me build my art card …
Do you love i-Spy art challenges? Birdcage Press makes fabulous series called Close Up – Art Card Games. These decks of cards have children match two cards – one with the complete art piece and the other with a magnified section of the artwork. Multiple types of games can be played, like memory, Go Fish, …
How do you address behavior issues that are resolved with a reminder and positive encouragement? Addressing the problem early will create a better classroom environment and experience for everyone. A Fix-It Ticket allows for quick communication addressing the issue to the student, core teacher, and parents. Track the tickets on a spreadsheet to give you …
How do I manage classroom behavior? Classroom rules and expectations are vital in an art classroom. Set up, display, and follow through with these rules & expectations. There are four umbrella rules/expectations that all behavior can fall under. Four Classroom Rules Art Classroom Poster – Download According to your needs, please print the poster that …
How do you describe color? Classroom Adaption Suggestions: Color Theory Skills
Does an art history timeline exist? I have not found one that is clean and clear, so I made one. You can print and refer to this pdf in your home or classroom. The left side of the timeline is Ancient Art, beginning with the Lascaux Caves, to Modern Art. Printable Art History Timeline Download …
The Elements of Art and Principles of Design poster is a daily reference for my students. It’s a great way for children to familiarize themselves with the tools of art-making and the ways to apply them to their artwork. FREE 24×26 POSTER DOWNLOAD – High Resolution. Poster size is 24″x36″.